David Bowie Celebrates His 66th Birthday with a New Release

Instead of receiving presents, David Bowie celebrated his 66th birthday by gifting fans with a big surprise. Shortly after midnight this morning, the
thought-to-be-retired Bowie delivered an exclusive new song to iTunes, titled Where Are We Now?, and the track and accompanying music video
appeared on his site. This not only marked his first
new song in a decade but also served as
a teaser for his upcoming full-length album The Next Day.

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To be released by
Columbia Records in early March, the album will be the British glam-rock icon's
30th studio recording. Some of his
best-known and most well-received records
include Hunky Dory, The Man Who Sold the World and Let's Dance, with Reality being his last release in 2003. Since then, Bowie
made few public appearances, promoting rumors that his illustrious rock
career (which began in the 1960s) had run its course. Yet the Thin White Duke was secretly
at work in New York City making some
musical "changes" with long-time producer Tony Visconti, who collaborated with Bowie on
several of his albums.

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While questions have started to surface regarding potential
live performances, thrilled fans have already taken to Twitter to celebrate and
share their excitement, using the hashtag #BowieComback2013.
Fellow musicians also came out to praise Bowie,
and Boy George even called the single, "bloody gorgeous."

Congrats and happy birthday, David! What do you think of his
comeback? Comment below!